Delhi High Court

93,075 judgments

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New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Shanti & Ors.

08 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:134

The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of the tractor driver in a fatal motor accident, rejected contributory negligence by the deceased, and enhanced compensation awarded to the claimants with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence future prospects loss of dependency

Bhagwan Sahai v. State

08 Jan 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:127

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, holding that the killing occurred due to sudden provocation and that the statement implicating the appellant was admissible as res gestae.

criminal sentence_modified Significant res gestae Section 6 Evidence Act culpable homicide not amounting to murder Section 304 IPC

Srishti Pandey v. IDBI Bank Ltd & Ors.

08 Jan 2015 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2015:DHC:129

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a former employee from public premises, validating the Estate Officer's appointment despite corporate changes, and ruled that eviction execution complied with statutory notice periods though removal of belongings without notice was improper but not compensable.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Estate Officer appointment Industrial Development Bank (Transfer of Undertaking and Repeal) Act, 2003 Eviction order

Shyam Gupta and Anr. v. Rajni Gupta

08 Jan 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:92

The Delhi High Court disposed of a family dispute suit by consent, allowing interim communication between the defendant mother and her minor son pending guardianship proceedings without adjudicating custody merits.

family other Guardians and Wards Act Section 12 interim relief family dispute

Raj Kumar Jain v. Central Bureau of Investigation

08 Jan 2015 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2015:DHC:91

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging charge framing for aiding and abetting acquisition of disproportionate assets, holding that prima facie material existed and inherent powers should be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC charge framing Section 109 IPC Prevention of Corruption Act

K.K. Spun Pipe Pvt Ltd v. Brij Gopal Construction Company Pvt Ltd and Another

08 Jan 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:90

The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of a civil suit based on an out-of-court settlement and ordered refund of 50% court fees under Section 16A of the Court Fees Act, 1870.

civil appeal_allowed out-of-court settlement withdrawal of suit bank guarantee court fees refund

M/S MIND NEXGENTECH LTD v. M/S GREEN MAX SYSTEMS AND ANR

08 Jan 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:94

The Delhi High Court accepted the parties' joint compromise application under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC and decreed the suit in terms of the settlement reached.

civil appeal_allowed compromise settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC decree

Ravinder Kumar Mittal v. M/S Aditya Electricals

08 Jan 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:93

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's civil suit for default and non-prosecution due to repeated failure to appear and prosecute the case.

civil petition_dismissed default dismissal non-prosecution ex-parte order failure to appear

M/S XEROX MODI CORP LTD. v. THE SPECIAL DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE

08 Jan 2015 · VIPIN SANGHI · 2015:DHC:88

The Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction to hear an appeal under FEMA where the appellant corporate entity carries on business within its jurisdiction, notwithstanding the location of its registered or corporate office.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Section 35 FEMA corporate business location

Shree Bhagirathi Ganga Educational & Cultural Society v. Delhi Development Authority

08 Jan 2015 · V.K. Shali · 2015:DHC:89

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking allotment of institutional land without formal allotment, holding that no legal right arises from mere proposals and that delay and policy changes bar relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant demand-cum-allotment letter Delhi Development Authority institutional land allotment writ petition

Nand Kishore Decd Thr Lrs & Ors v. Yashpal Bhatia & Ors

08 Jan 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:97

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' revision challenging dismissal of leave to defend, upholding eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act based on landlord's bonafide requirement.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction petition bonafide requirement

National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.

08 Jan 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:98-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the confirmation of sale of surplus lands, holding that no new grounds justified reopening the matter and directing compliance with deposit orders.

civil petition_dismissed review petition confirmation of sale frustration of contract impossibility of performance

M/S M.S. SHOES EAST LTD. v. PRESSMAN LTD.

08 Jan 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher, J · 2015:DHC:100

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for condonation of delay in filing objections to an arbitration award, holding that the defendant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause and acted without due diligence despite knowledge of the award and suit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay arbitration award Arbitration Act 1940 Limitation Act 1963

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. KUNAL SADH & ORS.

08 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:101

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to grant recovery rights against the owner and driver upon proving the driver held a fake license, establishing willful breach of the insurance policy.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach fake driving license recovery rights

Maina Devi v. Rati Ram and Anr.

08 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:105

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to delete key issues on maintainability, limitation, and validity of sale documents, holding that earlier judgments are not binding as res judicata since the plaintiff was not a party to the prior suit.

civil other Specific Relief Act, 1963 res judicata General Power of Attorney possession

Sangeeta Bahal v. Sudhanshu Dang & Anr.

08 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:102

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to cross-examine the complainant under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act subject to costs, emphasizing prevention of abuse and expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 145(2) cross-examination

Harinder Kaur v. State

08 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:106

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement abuse of process of law Section 420 IPC

Shish Pal @ Shishupal Sharma v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

08 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:107

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s pre-arrest bail application in a case involving illegal medical practice and death, holding that the gravity of the offence and need for custodial investigation outweighed the complainant’s affidavit in favor of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed pre-arrest bail Delhi Medical Council Act Section 304 IPC custodial investigation

Pinki Rani v. State

08 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:108

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to accused in a dowry harassment case based on a comprehensive matrimonial settlement including monetary compensation and return of jewellery.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant pre-arrest bail matrimonial dispute dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

Pinki Rani v. State

08 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:109

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to accused in a matrimonial cruelty and dowry harassment case upon their bona fide settlement with the complainant and compliance with bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed pre-arrest bail matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC dowry harassment